You will need to keep your Saniderm product for about six days unless your tattoo is refilled with an ink bag, in which case you will need to clean and replace it again after 24 hours.

A tattoo ink sack is a plastic covering that is placed over a tattoo for a period of a few hours (2-4) after a tattoo is administered. The purpose of the ink sack is to keep the fluid within the skin while also preventing scabbing in the tattooed area. It is a normal part of tattoo hygiene.

Saniderm products keep the ink bag sealed, allowing the tattoo to breathe. Traditional tattoo treatments do not create ink sacs because Saniderm products create a sealed area where the ink sacs form.

After removing a lot of ink, clean and dry thoroughly, if desired, apply ointment to the healing tattoo before reapplying the Saniderm or film of your choice. Don’t let the tattoo dry, and apply only a thin layer of tattoo care product after each cleaning. Massage the tattoo thoroughly with a thin layer, 3-5 times a day.

Best Practices for Applying Tattoo Ink Sacs

After you have permanently removed Saniderm, apply a thin layer of tattoo care product if desired. If you prefer not to bandage your tattoo, or if more than two days have passed since you bandaged it, remove Saniderm immediately and take care of your tattoo by following the instructions below.

The only time you will remove the Saniderm bandage before 3-6 days is up is if you have an adverse reaction to the bandage or if it partially comes off and exposes your tattoo. If, for any reason, liquid leaks from the bottom of the liner, the liner rolls off to reveal the tattoo, or there is a puncture in the plastic, the liner must be removed or the liner reapplied.

After the bandage is removed, the surface of the tattoo may appear to have healed completely. If the tattoo is open, place another small piece of Saniderm (or similar product) to cover the tattoo. If you are using products like Saniderm or Dermalize, you can always remove them, clean the tattoo and apply a new layer.

At the end of the session, your tattoo artist will clean and bandage your new tattoo with Saniderm. Once the Saniderm bandage is removed and you will not be putting on another one, gently wash the new tattoo with warm water and antibacterial soap.

Remove the bandage, wash your hands, and gently wash your new tattoo with Dial Antibacterial Unscented Hand Soap and warm water. Remove the bandage and wash the tattoo with mild soap, preferably unscented. After removing the dressing, continue to care for the tattoo, rinsing and moisturizing as needed, until the tattoo is fully healed.

Keep your tattoo clean and moisturised several times throughout the day. After opening the package, keep skin clean and follow tattoo care instructions. By following the recommended care instructions, you will be able to ensure that your tattoo is really correct.

How to Treat a Healing Tattoo

While your tattoo is healing, do not touch the ink unless you are washing your face or applying aftercare. To avoid or stop any itchy flaking while your tattoo is healing, always use a good post-care product. The next day, return to post-treatment, taking special care to let the tattoo dry completely before applying a small amount of ointment or lotion.

Let the tattoo dry until the scab is no longer hard and sticks to the skin. After healing, use a high SPF (50+) sunscreen to protect the integrity of your new tattoo. The wrap protects the tattoo and wound until a new layer of skin grows in the area.

Wrapping a fresh tattoo is essential to promote initial healing while providing protection from environmental contaminants such as dirt, bacteria, or anything else that should not be near an open wound. Once the skin is completely sterile, free from germs and bacteria and dry, the artist will wrap the tattooed area with a professional film (recommended) or just a plastic sheet. At this point, your body pushes excess ink and plasma to the surface, preventing the Saniderms adhesive from sticking to your tattoo.

Tattoo Ink, Plasma, and Blood

Plasma and tattoo ink form a liquid-filled bag under the film. Body fluid called plasma also mixes with excess pigment and forms a cloudy liquid that will most likely cover your tattoo. It’s also normal if your tattoo releases a clear liquid called plasma until it starts to peel off. During the first two days after the tattoo, the skin will secrete both plasma and blood.

For 6 days, your tattoo will be in tears and the Saniderm wrap will be filled with a body fluid called plasma. You’ll notice plasma (which looks like a clear, watery fluid), ink, and blood stuck in the bandage, which may leak out of the Saniderm. The body will cry or draw clear fluid from the blood to aid inflammation and healing, and a sac will form under the Saniderm membrane covering the healing tattoo. The tattoo lover put a Band-Aid called Saniderm on her latest tattoo to keep the wound moist and clean so it can heal.

The tattoo lover paints herself and has had “ink bags” before, and other videos show strange bubbles appearing on other areas of freshly painted skin. The tattoo lover couldn’t wait to show off her latest drawings, but many people were surprised by the giant blister on her arm where the skin was healing. Each one heals differently and the duration will vary depending on how much fluid your new tattoo releases.

Gently wash tattoos with unscented soap 3 to 4 times a day for 3 to 4 days, then dry and apply a very thin layer of unscented healing ointment.